WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State voters don't approve of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's alleged actions regarding the Moreland Commission on ethics, but the Democratic incumbent still maintains a comfortable lead over Republican challenger Rob Astorino, according to the most recent Marist College Poll.

Cuomo still maintains 54 percent of registered voters statewide, including those who are undecided but leaning toward a candidate versus just 23 percent for Astorino.

The gap between the governor and Westchester's County executive did close in the last month, but only by a small margin. Cuomo lead Astorino 59-24 percent in July's poll.

One of Astorino's biggest hurdles is simply getting his name out there. More than half of registered voters that participated in the poll did not offer an opinion on Astorino.

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The polling numbers are an episode out of Seinfeld: “Bizarro Jerry” – perhaps if Mr. Astorino was accused of obstruction of justice and for aiding and abetting a ruthlessly corrupt Tammany machine in Albany, the polling numbers would reverse.

Meanwhile -- Mr. Astorino stay on course. Ignore the noise coming out of the polls and pundits. And, whatever the outcome in November, “nothing can bring you (or your supporters) peace but the triumph of principles” (Emerson).

Anytime a governor interferes with an investigation its called Obstruction of Justice !
I would never vote for Cuomo or Astorino because they do too many political favors for their cronies. We need honesty and transparency in all areas of our government.
The people need relief from corrupt politicians and outrageous taxes and out of control spending. Including padded pensions, padded over time, personal expenditures thats billed to us taxpayers.

Anytime a governor interferes with an investigation its called Obstruction of Justice !
I would never vote for Cuomo or Astorino because they do too many political favors for their cronies. We need honesty and transparency in all areas of our government.
The people need relief from corrupt politicians and outrageous taxes and out of control spending. Including padded pensions, padded over time, personal expenditures thats billed to us taxpayers.

Anytime a governor interferes with an investigation its called Obstruction of Justice !
I would never vote for Cuomo or Astorino because they do too many political favors for their cronies. We need honesty and transparency in all areas of our government.
The people need relief from corrupt politicians and outrageous taxes and out of control spending. Including padded pensions, padded over time, personal expenditures thats billed to us taxpayers.

Anytime a governor interferes with an investigation its called Obstruction of Justice !
I would never vote for Cuomo or Astorino because they do too many political favors for their cronies. We need honesty and transparency in all areas of our government.
The people need relief from corrupt politicians and outrageous taxes and out of control spending. Including padded pensions, padded over time, personal expenditures thats billed to us taxpayers.